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Dr. Melissa Essig, MD

Pediatrics* Age 56
Dr. Melissa Essig, MD
4.0 (8 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Melissa Essig, MD is a Pediatrician in Indianapolis, IN.
Dr. Melissa Essig, MD
4.0 (8 Ratings)
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Dr. Melissa Essig, MD

Pediatrics* Age 56
Indianapolis, IN
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Melissa Essig, MD is a Pediatrician in Indianapolis, IN.

About

Dr. Essig graduated from INDIANA UNIVERSITY / BLOOMINGTON. Dr. Melissa Essig, MD is a Pediatrician in Indianapolis, IN and has 29 years experience. Dr. Essig currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with IU Health Methodist Hospital. At present, Dr. Essig received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Essig's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Essig accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Traditional-IN
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    5550 S East St Ste C, Indianapolis, IN 46227
  2. 2 Office
    1100 Southfield Dr Ste 1370, Plainfield, IN 46168
  3. 3 Windrose Health Network-Countyline
    8921 Southpointe Dr Ste A1, Indianapolis, IN 46227

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4.0
Based on 8 Reviews
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Specialties*
Pediatrics
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • INDIANA UNIVERSITY / BLOOMINGTON
    1995
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Dr. Melissa Essig, MD is affiliated with IU Health Methodist Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • IU Health Methodist Hospital

    1701 Senate Blvd, Indianapolis, IN